SOMEONE ONCE TOLD ME...

Day 25 of the challenge.

Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget.

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Someone once told me that they liked the way I walked... I was like fourteen. It stuck with me. Why? I have no idea. I don't know how you can like the way someone walks but I won't lie... every once in awhile while I'm walking aimlessly somewhere I think about that. It makes me slightly self conscience every time.

FALLING FOR FRIDAY // THE HAREM PANTS EDITION

Oh harem pants... how I love thee...

But seriously, have you ever worn a pair? I know... they look a little funny right? But no lie, they're coming back into style (saw some on Urban the other day and another amazing pair in Free People... plus I have a super fun pair from American Apparel...) and did you know there are a ton of fabulous options on Etsy? Yep, it is true... you can support handmade and small business and wear the most comfortable pants in exsistence!!

I won't lie, I wear them almost everyday all summer. Had a pair on yesterday and today and tomorrow I'm already planning on wearing them again. One of my very favorite pair that I've had for years ripped the other day so I need to replace them... So yes... that's what I'm seriously obsessing over this week. I can not decide which pair to get myself for my birthday coming up this week! What do you think? Which one should I get? Or maybe I should just get two pairs?

1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6

And now.... *drum roll going in my head* it is time for the party!! What are you falling for this week??? (ps... we have a new button... what do you think??)

Welcome to Falling For Friday, THE place to come link up all the fabulous things you are totally obsessing over each week. Whether it be some brilliant new handmade goodness, a totally inspirational blog, or a little video that made you practically pee your pants... whatever it might be... we want to see it! We all love sharing those things that just make us drool, so consider this your formal invitation to join Dawnelle and Kelly each and every Friday!

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1. Please be kind, follow blogging etiquette and follow along with all three hosts via

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We just don't want you to miss any of the goodness!!

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2. Please link to a specific post, not your main URL.

3. Lets make it a party! Click around and visit 2-3 other blogs!

Be sure to let them know you stopped by.

Let's make some new friends!

Because, really... who doesn't love a new blog friend, right?!

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TOP 3 WORST TRAITS

Day 24 of the challenge.

Your top 3 worst traits.

I wish I could have someone else write this about me. It might be easier. You know... cause everyone else can see what your faults are a lot better than you can. But hey... let's throw it out there... what the heck right? Let me just tell you exactly what I think of myself... please don't hate me!

1.  I am relentless.

No really... I think I've been this way since I was a kid. If I really want something I will ask over and over and over and over. If we are going somewhere, I'll ask about it over and over and over. If someone (like my husband) hasn't made up his mind about something, I'll ask if he's decided over and over and over. As a child, I would ask my parents questions like when are we leaving? or what are we going to have for dinner? constantly. I'm pretty sure I drove them nuts with it actually... and I know I drive my husband pretty crazy... but hey... at least I'm aware right?

2. I hate talking about how I feel.

I can think about it. I can write about it. I can talk to other people about it. But I can't talk to whoever it is about how I'm feeling. I bottle it up, hide it, shove it down into some deep dark hole in my brain... until one of two things happen. Either all those feelings dissipate and I get over it with time or if pushed and reminded constantly, those feelings overflow and I explode!

3. I can't say no.

But really... I have a seriously hard time saying no. I worry too much about people being disappointed in me to say no. Therefore I either end up way over my head with things or I just make people angry because I procrastinate giving an answer so long I end up totally messing everything up... I need to learn to stop worrying so much about how other people are going to feel and remember I can't do everything.

GIVE THEM SOME LOVE!

Today we are doing something a little new over here and I'm so super excited about it!! Today is the time for me to introduce you to my lovely sponsors! It is the first official month with sponsors and I am more than grateful to have them here with us. Are you ready to meet these fabulous sponsors??

Westover Manor

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Hi ya! I'm Kelly. Lover of all things tactile, obsessive nail biter and believer that there can never be too many ruffles. The hubs is Eric, the kiddos are Quinn + twins, Avery & Rhys. Westover Manor is where we live, love & design as we travel along this crazy road called life.

Homevestures

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Hi I'm Vicki from Homevestures! Dawnelle is my oldest of seven children. Dawnelle's daddy and I have been married for almost 27 years. Homevestures is my shop and blog which houses all my curated vintage products along with my own designs and healthy food and weight loss tips, spiritual inspiration, art and home decor projects and all things involved with the home.

Datevitation

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Datevitation.com is the web's first online platform to create a custom love coupon book. Unlike the pre-packaged love coupon books on the market, you pick the dates and can customize the text to your liking. Once you are done customizing the text in your book, Datevitation will print it out and ship it to you. Books normally start at just $20 so it makes for a thoughtful yet economical gift. But as a special treat for my followers, you can use the code ‘JUSTDAWNELLE' for $10 off your purchase in May or June. 

The Quick Journey

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I am Liz, the writer behind the The Quick Journey blog. I am a wife and lover of the outdoors. I am a momma and snuggle stealer. I am blessed to live a life filled with beauty and oodles of grace. I am grateful for the trials that grow my character in ways that I could not do if the road were "smooth sailing." At The Quick Journey you will find my love for writing about my daily life, things that I am passionate about, and things that move me.

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WHAT SCHOOL COULD NEVER TEACH

Day 23 of the challenge.

Things you've learned that school won't teach you.

What school won't teach you... Oh that is a loaded question (especially considering I was home schooled through high school)... In my opinion school teaches you such a limited amount of life skills. I honestly believe there is just as much learning done outside of school as in school.

I've spent all day thinking about things I've learned outside of school... things like how to fold my laundry, how to make bomb chocolate chip cookies, or even how to be myself.

You know what I keep coming back to though? How can anyone teach you how you will feel watching your children grow? or how you will feel when they learn something new? or how you will feel when they willingly crawl into your lap and smile up at you? or how you will feel when they do something completely off the wall? or how you will feel when they sit kicking their adorably fat chubby legs in pure joy while in their high chair because they are so excited about the mango they are eating for dinner?

There is no way to explain it. There is no way to teach it. I had no idea what I was in for when these two adorable creatures were brought into my life... there is absolutely nothing that can prepare you for the feelings and love that comes from being a mother... 

JUNE 2013 CALENDAR

And I'm a little late this month... sorry! I don't know what happened... May just got away from me. It's been a good month though, if you were wondering, and my birthday is still to come!

Here is June though. Half way through the year already! I've been thinking about these fun little calendars lately... thinking about how some of the patterns would make such fabulous fabric. I like fabric... a lot actually... probably love it really. Fabric is something that.......... speaks to me. Yep, fabric calls to me, the colors, the textures, the patterns, the ability to create anything you want out of it... it really is marvelous stuff. 

Anyway, I have digressed. June 2013 calendar is here and ready to print!

Download it HERE!

YOU KNOW WHAT JUST REALLY DRIVES ME NUTS?

Day 22 of the challenge

Rant about something. Get up on your soapbox and tell us how you really feel.

Goodness what soapbox do I want to get up on today? I mean seriously... talk about a serious opportunity here to go on and on about something without feeling guilty about it at all because hey! someone told me to!

And you know what I really want to talk about today? Food. I know right? Out of all of the things I could rant and rave about, I want to go on about food and people's reaction to it. Really just picky eaters... because they drive me BONKERS!!

This whole taking one bite out of each piece kind of drives me nuts too but hey... what are you supposed to do? He's two! We're working on it...

Not the picky eaters that silently refuse to not eat something, or just avoid it, or just don't ask for it or put it on their plate. No those people have class and tact in my book. If you don't like spinach and don't want to serve yourself any, by all means, more power to you! Whatever floats your boat.

What I really don't like is when instead of silently refusing, they go on and on and on and on and on about how disgusting they are. They sit there and instead of saying, "No thank you, I don't care for spinach," they sit there and gag and carry on about how gross they are saying things like "Oh my gosh, how can you like that? It is so gross. It smells like rotten cabbage and the texture is just so weird. I don't know how anyone can eat it!"

Yep... it is THOSE people... THOSE picky eaters that just seriously erk me. I think they need to grow up, learn some manners, and deal with it. No on ever said you have to like everything... but please have some class about it???

Okay... opinion shared... stepping down from my soapbox... didn't mean to sound so rude... sorry!!